Site Assessment & Remediation Manager

Location: Detroit, MI
Compensation: $100,000-$150,000+
Experience: 7+ Years

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Site Assessment & Remediation Manager to support and grow its environmental investigation and remediation practice in the Detroit market.

This position offers an opportunity to lead complex environmental projects from assessment through regulatory closure while managing client relationships, mentoring technical staff, and supporting the continued expansion of a growing environmental services team.

The ideal candidate will have strong remediation expertise, project management experience, and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and regulatory stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Manage environmental site investigation and remediation projects from planning through closure

• Oversee Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, site characterization programs, and corrective action projects

• Develop remediation strategies, remedial action plans, and site closure approaches

• Coordinate field activities, drilling programs, subcontractors, laboratories, and remediation contractors

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with regulatory requirements

Technical Expertise

• Review and interpret environmental data, risk evaluations, and site conditions

• Prepare and review technical reports, remedial action plans, closure reports, and regulatory submissions

• Support investigations involving groundwater, soil, vapor intrusion, PFAS, and other environmental contaminants

• Apply state and federal environmental regulations to project planning and execution

• Evaluate remediation alternatives and develop cost-effective solutions for clients

Client & Business Development

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies

• Support proposal preparation, project scoping, budgeting, and cost estimating

• Identify opportunities for expanded services and additional project work

• Build and maintain strong client relationships across industrial, commercial, and public-sector markets

Team Development

• Mentor and train junior scientists, geologists, engineers, and project staff

• Provide technical guidance and quality review of project deliverables

• Support collaboration across environmental disciplines and regional project teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline

• 7+ years of experience in environmental investigation, remediation, and project management

• Experience managing Phase II investigations, remediation projects, and regulatory closure programs

• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and risk-based cleanup programs

• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client expectations

• Strong technical writing and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment

• Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Engineer (PE), or similar environmental credential preferred

Preferred Experience

• Brownfield redevelopment and voluntary cleanup programs

• PFAS investigation and remediation

• Groundwater, soil, and vapor intrusion projects

• Environmental due diligence and redevelopment support

• Team leadership and client management responsibilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life and disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Wellness and professional development programs

• Strong advancement and leadership opportunities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead complex remediation projects across Michigan and the Midwest

• Strong mix of project management, technical leadership, and client interaction

• Opportunity to work on PFAS, redevelopment, and high-profile remediation projects

• Collaborative culture with strong technical resources

• Clear path toward senior leadership within a growing environmental consulting practice

This role is ideal for an environmental professional looking to combine site assessment, remediation, client management, regulatory strategy, and team leadership while helping grow a successful environmental consulting practice.